Salem Weather in December

What's the weather like in Salem (Oregon) in December 2024?

The climate in Salem during December can be summarized as cool and wet.

December is in the winter in Salem and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (46°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

Salem weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 7.8°C 46°F
Nightly temperature 0.9°C 33.5°F
Average temperature 4.3°C 39.7°F
Daily sunshine 2.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 190 mm 7.5 ins
Rainy days 19 days
Sea temperature 10.6°C 51°F
Humidity 85%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Salem with around 190mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Salem

Salem average temperature in December

December rainfall

Salem average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Salem average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Salem in December 2024.